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Gayatri P. posing with her two tropies.

Twin titles for Gopi's daughter

Putting up a dominant show from the start, the top seeded pair clinched the title in the straight sets of 21-17, 21-17.

29 Jan 2017 7:35 PM

Black Baza, a raptor, sighted by bird watchers at Chadivayal in Coimbatore. (Photo: DC)

Rare Black Baza bird sighted in Kovai

The raptor was first spotted by bird enthusiast Zakir Hussain, but it flew in a jiffy and couldn't be identified.

14 Dec 2016 1:08 AM

After issues with VC, Bharathiar University registrar in-charge quits

Meanwhile, the vice-chancellor chaired a syndicate meet on 22 November after taking an oral permission from the...

29 Nov 2016 1:35 AM

The Tamil Brahmi script in the terracotta weight holder retrieved during a exploration at Thadagam in Coimbatore. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Brahmi letters found in archaeological exploration

The weight holder ('mann kalam thaangi') discovered at the site dates back to 2,500 years ago.

2 Nov 2016 1:34 AM

C. Sasikumar

HM leader murder sparks riot in Coimbatore

This incident flared up communal tension as crude bombs were hurled at places of worship in RS Puram, Kembatty Colony...

24 Sept 2016 12:31 AM

Forest department officials inspect the railway track to prevent elephants being hit by trains in Coimbatore forest area (Photo: DC)

Coimbatore: Ramps to end jumbo hits on rail tracks in forest area

Forest department has planned to construct four ramps on the elephant crossing points on the track between Puthuppathi...

2 Aug 2016 12:37 AM

Kollywood Cafe

Exclusive cafe for Rajini in Kovai, as Kabali all set to hit screens

Rajinikanth fans' trademark dhotis with blue, white and red borders have arrived in the shops.

15 July 2016 1:51 AM

Madukkarai Maharaj shifted to elephant camp at the Anamalai tiger reserve (ATR), died on Tuesday evening.

Coimbatore: Captured Maharaj' is dead

The 20-year-old male elephant died mysteriously a day after it was translocated to ATR on Sunday.

22 Jun 2016 12:50 AM

The auto driver who ferried passengers for a flat rate of 1 for any trip within city limits in Coimbatore on Monday to mark Jayalalithaas return to power. (Photo: DC)

Chennai's auto driver offers 1 rupee ride to mark Jaya's win

Madhivanan, who earns a living by driving auto over the last four decades, had spent Rs 600 from his pocket to implement...

24 May 2016 1:16 AM

The auto driver who ferried passengers for a flat rate of 1 for any trip within city limits in Coimbatore on Monday to mark Jayalalithaas return to power. (Photo: DC)

Auto driver offers One Rupee ride' for Jayalalithaa's poll win

AIADMK loyalist from MGR's days claims to be inspired by the govt's pro-poor schemes.

24 May 2016 12:52 AM

Jubilant AIADMK cadres celebrate their victory by dancing in Coimbatore on Thursday. DC

West Tamil Nadu backs Jayalalithaa again

AIADMK notched up 27 out of 31 seats with impressive margins.

20 May 2016 1:26 AM

Toda tribes at Muthanadmund near Ooty. (Photo: DC)

Kovai records lowest turnout in Western Tamil Nadu

The urban Singanallur, Coimbatore South and Coimbatore north constituencies recorded the lowest turn-out in the...

17 May 2016 1:11 AM